Anonymous writes "NEWARK (May 16, 2008) — The Newark Coalition Against Human Trafficking
will hold a vigil Wednesday, May 21 at 5 p.m. in Newark's Military
Park on Broad Street, between Rector Street and Raymond Boulevard.
The
theme of the vigil is "Break the Chains." "Human Trafficking is modern
day slavery, and it exists right here in New Jersey" says Sr. Joann
Marie Aumand, coordinator of the Newark Coalition Against Human
Trafficking. "No city is immune to the problem of human trafficking.
We hope to raise awareness about this issue so that in the end, we can
stop the trafficking of human beings."
The Vigil will feature a
testimonial from a victim of human trafficking and a variety of
opportunities to learn more about the problem of human trafficking in
our communities.
"It is important to tell the real human stories of
human trafficking," says Sr. Joann Marie. The Newark Coalition Against
Human Trafficking is made up of a number of organizations that are
working to both end human trafficking and help victims.
Member
organizations include Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark,
Covenant House of New Jersey, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office, the
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New
Jersey, and Polaris Project New Jersey.
The vigil is free and open to
the public.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 5:00 to 6:00 PM
WHERE:
Military Park, Broad Street, Downtown Newark, New Jersey
CONTACT: Sr.
Joann Marie Aumand, SCC
Catholic Charities of the
Archdiocese of Newark
973-733-3516
"
